Washington Wizards shooting guard Jordan Crawford (15) handles the ball between Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) and Pacers power forward David West (21) in the first half at Verizon Center.

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Mike Wells

WASHINGTON -- His fists were clenched clutch so tight that he could have cracked open a walnut. His jaws were locked together. The stare in his eyes would have sent a 5-year-old five-year old running into the corner in fear.

Indiana Pacers power forward David West knew they couldn't lose.

Not to the winless Washington Wizards. Not after having 20-point lead in the third quarter. Not if they wanted to prevent avoid their season from sinking.And just like he's has done during spurts of his time with the Pacers, West didn't let his team down. ...